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Pear Nutrition Facts & Easy Baked Pear Recipe

December is national pear month and a great time to celebrate all that sweet winter pears have to offer. Pears are one of the most popular fruits in the US, falling just behind apples in popularity. Pears come in many varieties including…
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Cinnamon Sugar Glazed Almonds Recipe {Are nuts good for you? Nut Nutrition Facts}

Nuts provide protein and are a rich source of monounsaturated heart-healthy fats, which can lower bad cholesterol and even reduce heart disease risk. Nuts and almonds also provide vitamin E, folate, potassium and essential nutrients like copper…
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Kielabasa One Dish Supper with potatoes, onions and green peppers

Winter seems to have set in, and garden fresh produce is a thing of the past now, until spring comes again. So it’s time to get out our root vegetables and enjoy them in some heartier winter meals. Root vegetables pair well with lots of different…
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How are Baby Carrots Made? {Chad’s buttery thyme fresh carrot recipe}

Bright orange, crunchy, and just a little sweet – carrots are one of nature’s best snack foods. Carrots are a root vegetable and are incredibly versatile in recipes. Carrots star in entrees, soups, salads, breads and even desserts like carrot…
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Easy & Elegant Cranberry Sauce Recipe {learn about cranberry health benefits}

Cranberries are in season October through December and are always a favorite during the holidays. Cranberries are are richly hued, rich in flavor and rich in nutrients. In fact, cranberries have some of the highest antioxidant levels among edible…
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How to Cook Dried Beans in a Slow-Cooker {my super simple zippy pinto bean recipe}

Dried beans are an economical source of protein, vitamins, minerals and fiber. Dried beans are also much cheaper then canned beans and when using dried beans instead of canned beans, you and you can control the amount of sodium you use and limit…
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How to Make a Fresh Pumpkin Pie Recipe (cooking video)

Fall is in the air, and with the change of colors sometimes the desire for heartier foods comes right along. And for me that means I am hungry for hearty soups and pumpkin pie! And of course, some Fall flavored teas from Teavana, while they're…
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How to Freeze Fresh Corn: Sweet creamy, buttery sweet corn recipe…Yum!

It's that time of year again when we start to wrap up our gardens here in Minnesota and finish up canning and freezing our extra produce. This corn recipe is so good, that although I didn't get free sweet corn this year, I wanted to have this…
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Black Tea, Green Tea? How to Make Chai Tea

Tea is one of the most popular beverages around the world and with the cooler weather settling in here in Minnesota, it time to start enjoying this delicious beverage. But what’s the difference between black tea, green tea, or even oolong…
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Spaghetti Squash 101 {How to cook a spaghetti squash}

Spaghetti squash are a type of winter squash that gets its name from the pale-yellow flesh that can be fluffed into stringy, spaghetti-like strands.  These squash are loved by gluten-free, paleo and Primal dieters because of their ability to…
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An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away! {Easy Baked Apple Recipe with Cinnamon | Microwave Baked Apple Recipe}

Delicious and crunchy, apples are one of the most popular fruits in the US, and many varieties are created nearby at the University of Minnesota. In fact, the honey crisp apple is a Minnesota University winner! It’s also quickly becoming a…
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Pick Peppers! Recipe for Stuffed Green Peppers {Green Peppers, Bell Peppers, Sweet Peppers}

The bell pepper, also known as a sweet pepper, is the most popular member of the Capsicum family. They have a characteristic bell shape with a crunchy, firm texture and sweet, delicate flavor. They aren’t hot like other peppers, making them…